Danny Ainge admitted that there is "no guarantee" Rajon Rondo (ACL surgery) will be ready for training camp, but the Celtics hope to have him for the start of the regular season."I'm sure in training camp there will be some maintenance," said Ainge. It's a common-sense recognition that the Celtics won't rush their prized PG back before he's 100 percent healthy, especially during the preseason, but it still puts a damper on his early-season outlook.

Restricted FA Tyler Hansbrough wants to be a starter, according to Pacers writer Conrad Brunner, and "it doesn't appear his future is in Indiana." It's important to note that the Pacers can match any offer for Hansbrough. He may not be satisfied coming off the bench behind David West, assuming West re-signs, but he also wouldn't be the first NBA player asked to swallow his ambition for the sake of his team (and millions of dollars).